Columns
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Weber, Thomas help represent the ladies at Lake County Senior ShootoutApr 15, 2026 4:57 pm - When only four girls showed up for the Lake County Shootout, they joined the boys instead... and one of them became an MVP.
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Choosing between bay and bow windows for energy-efficient home upgradesApr 15, 2026 3:18 pm - I have an old picture window I want to replace with a bay or bow window. My budget is tight. Which type is best and most efficient?
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Can a condo board keep employee disciplinary records private from owners?Apr 15, 2026 1:22 pm - As a condo owner, am I entitled to view the disciplinary records of the maintenance staff employed by the association?
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Sarley: Why you can take your time in the morning before grabbing your fishing gearApr 15, 2026 10:00 am - Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about fishing.
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Illini’s Small pulling double duty on the linksApr 15, 2026 9:00 am - Playing on any PGA Tour is no easy task. Neither is coaching at the major college level. Very few have done both, but Mike Small continues to both coach the University of Illinois men’s team and compete on PGA Tour Champions when possible.
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Orange-marinated chicken wrapped in bacon gets family’s approval (and maybe Charlie Trotter’s, too)Apr 15, 2026 5:59 am - Penny Kazmier has been making this Bacon Wrapped Marinated Chicken for more than 20 years as a way to get the flavors of orange chicken without the hassle of deep frying. It was even her contribution to a charity cookbook in the 1990s that she then gifted to legendary chef Charlie Trotter. And -- surprise! — he kept it.
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Suddenly Accountable: For Social Media Giants, the Party May Be OverApr 15, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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O’Donnell: The Bulls are irrelevant and the NBA playoffs will struggle for TV viewersApr 14, 2026 5:24 pm - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the Bulls and the NBA playoffs.
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How to add color to your early spring gardenApr 14, 2026 5:20 pm - We’ve reached the point in spring when you might want to plant cool-season annuals that can tolerate a light frost, like pansies and primulas, to add color to your early spring garden.
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Buyer takes issue with seller’s disclosure statementApr 14, 2026 5:13 pm - A seller said a home had no issues, but the home inspector found many. The buyer canceled the sale. Should the homeowner reimburse the buyer for the inspection fee?